Foods of plant origin are particularly rich in silicon. Foods of animal origin, on the other hand, have low amounts of the trace element. In particular, high levels of silicon – but with poor bioavailability – are found in fiber-containing cereals, such as barley and oats. Beer is also rich in silicon (30-60 mg/l), which … Silicon: Food
The United Kingdom’s Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM) last assessed vitamins and minerals for safety in 2003 and, where sufficient data were available, set a so-called Safe Upper Level (SUL) or Guidance Level for each micronutrient. This SUL or Guidance Level reflects the safe maximum amount of a micronutrient that will not cause … Silicon: Safety Assessment
No representative intake data exist for silicon intake in the German population.Likewise, there are no recommendations from the DGE for the daily intake of silicon.Therefore, unfortunately, no statement can be made about the supply situation with silicon in the German population.
It has not yet been possible on the part of the DGE to make any statements about the approximate silicon requirement in humans, since the minimum requirement could not even be determined for animals. According to estimates, the human requirement is between 5 and 20 mg per day. Because of uncertainties in absorption, adult silicon … Silicon: Supply
Silicon is a necessary component of mucopolysaccharides in epithelia and tissues. Silicon is important for: Strong hair and strong fingernails. Moisture retention and thickness of the skin Bone formation [possible effect] – vitamin D independent
Interactions of silicon with other micronutrients (vital substances): Aluminum Increased renal excretion of aluminum was observed after high silicon intake. Dietary fiber In addition to age, sex, and endocrine gland activity, dietary fiber content is also important for silicon absorption. Normal silicon absorption is only about 4%. Most of the silicon absorbed in the diet … Silicon: Interactions
